Thursday, 7 May 2026 | 16:00 - 17:00
The Resilient Municipality: Challenges & Solutions for Startup and Public Sector Cooperation
- Networking
- Key Note
Showcasing innovative technology solutions by startups for resilient municipalities.
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What are drivers and restrictions for municipalities to adapt novel technologies?
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How can specific cooperation models between startups and municipalities be shaped?
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What are the main challenges in these partnerships and how could they be overcome?
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Sharing experiences and best practices from startup-public sector cooperation projects.
Speakers: Bruno Rudnik / SusTech Consult & SEF Ventures.
Agenda
16:00-16:10 WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
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Dr. Eva Schichl/ Manager, Umweltcluster Bayern (Cluster of Environmental Technologies Bavaria)
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Bruno Rudnik/ Managing Partner, SusTech Consult & SEF Ventures
16:10-16:20 SOLUTION PITCHES
- 2 startups with relevant technology solutions
16:20-17:00 PANEL / FISHBOWL
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Up to 4 representatives from startups and public sector
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Representative of US Municipality as part of Transatlantic Forum for Nature and Environment (TAFNE) delegation
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Representative of European municipality or public sector company
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17:00-18:00 NETWORKING Format and location tbc [In partnership with Bavarian State Ministry of the Environment and Consumer Protection
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17:00-18:00 NETWORKING